Ron Stitzel

Experience

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  Nationwide

  Jun 1996 - May 2002

  Blue Ribbon Manager

  Consolidated and managed the Nationwide Blue Ribbon Program for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.- Consolidate 6 locations around the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania into 1 location and had is operational within 60 days- Filled 11 staff positions around to Commonwealth in under 90 days, trained staff on procedures relevant to their positions within the group- Maintained good relations with all internal departments and external contacts- Inspected and monitored automotive appraisal accuracy and the repair quality of collision shops assigned to the Blue Ribbon Program- Met budget goals for department Show less

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  Ron Stitzel

  Jun 2002 - Aug 2023

  Trainer

  PA Appraisers Act License training- Provide comprehensive training for individuals who need their PA Appraisers License to obtain or maintain a position with a collision repair shop or insurance company

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  Self-employed

  Jun 2002 - Mar 2006

  Consultant

  Consulted with Collision repair shops and sold equipment.- Consulted and advised collision repair shops on quality control, production management, job costing, profitability and estimating skills- Made cold calls to businesses to generate interest in the services and equipment I provided- Maintained good communication with clients and vendors- Detail oriented with an extensive knowledge of automobile policies and procedures with experience gained from both collision repair shop and insurance industries Show less

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  Select Collision Centers

  Apr 2006 - Mar 2008

  Collision Shop Manager

  - Completed and maintained reports, such as job costing, time and production records, inventories, CSI and payroll- Directed, coordinated, and assisted in performance of worker's activities.- Monitored operations and inspected and measured completed work to verify conformance to standards- Computed estimates and actual costs of factors, such as materials, labor, and outside contractors, and prepared budgets- Patrolled work area and examined tools and equipment to detect unsafe conditions and violations of safety rules- Recommended measures, such as procedural changes, service manual revisions, and equipment purchases to improve work performance and minimize operating costs- Trained workers in methods, procedures, and use of equipment and work aids- Assigned workers to complete collision repairs, appraise vehicles and other needed activities to keep the facility profitable and properly maintained Show less

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  Horace Mann

  Sept 2008 - Feb 2014

  Sr. Field Multi-line Staff Appraiser

  Retired February 28th, 2014.Estimated parts and labor to repair damage, using standard automotive labor and parts cost manuals and knowledge of automotive repair.- Reviewed repair-cost estimates with automobile / repair shop to secure agreement on cost of repairs- Examined damaged vehicles to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, and interior damage- Prepared insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations- Determined salvage value on total loss vehicle- Evaluated practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of vehicle before accident Show less

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  I-CAR

  Aug 2011 - now

  In Shop Knowledge Assessor

  Conduct classes and training session to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, and methods of designated subjects.- Administer oral, written, and performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate effectiveness of training- Present lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence, using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes and slides

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  Hanover Collision Center

  Sept 2020 - May 2023

  Collision Center Manager